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This is not a trolling aspect. In the past week we've seen every possible Geno Smith suitor posture themselves as disinterested. Who's lying?

Is it the Chiefs? The Eagles? None of the top nine teams have set themselves at QB for the future beyond a band-aid. Yet, they've all postured themselves so as not to be held hostage. Somebody wants Geno.

I don't know if I would consider it lying. I think there has been a lot of posturing, while also realizing Geno may need a little bit to learn and adapt some of his game.

I think teams made these moves for two reasons, had they not, they would be left either taking a lesser option, in a lesser market (as in another QB at an even higher reach). Or, so that they may not be forced to give up as much to make a move. Being able to say, well we made a move and can wait until next year if we need to might go a long way at the bargaining table this year.

I think we will still be able to move our pick, I'm just not sure what the compensation will be. I think dreaming of next year's first in addition to a couple of picks this year, unless we're dropping all the way out of the top ten is silly. I think a 1st and second this year, a conditional mid-early round pick next year would be great compensation to slide back to say AZ at 7.

I'll just toss out this wildcard. A team like AZ, who desperately needs a LT to protect the aging QB they just hooked up with could also move up to be assured of getting one of the top two LT prospects. The Eagles are another team who could look to move up if the price was right for a number of players.

I don't know if I would consider it lying. I think there has been a lot of posturing, while also realizing Geno may need a little bit to learn and adapt some of his game.

I think teams made these moves for two reasons, had they not, they would be left either taking a lesser option, in a lesser market (as in another QB at an even higher reach). Or, so that they may not be forced to give up as much to make a move. Being able to say, well we made a move and can wait until next year if we need to might go a long way at the bargaining table this year.

I think we will still be able to move our pick, I'm just not sure what the compensation will be. I think dreaming of next year's first in addition to a couple of picks this year, unless we're dropping all the way out of the top ten is silly. I think a 1st and second this year, a conditional mid-early round pick next year would be great compensation to slide back to say AZ at 7.

I'll just toss out this wildcard. A team like AZ, who desperately needs a LT to protect the aging QB they just hooked up with could also move up to be assured of getting one of the top two LT prospects. The Eagles are another team who could look to move up if the price was right for a number of players.

I just can’t see AZ, who has an equal need at OLB, amongst other positions of dire need, going overboard to trade up.

Very quietly, Kyle Long and Terron Armstead have positioned themselves at R1.20-R2.15. This is a very viable alternative to teams like AZ, who need an LT, and a whole lot more. They cd go another route in R1 than the obvious.

I don’t see them in trouble. I think Eric Fisher is there. If not, Lane Johnson for sure. I can’t imagine a scenario by which one of the big 2.5 LT is not available to them at R1.07.

I confess to looking at this process too “mathematically”, disregarding the human element of “falling in love” with a prospect. One team doing so changes the entire landscape. And there’s always a team who throws the monkey wrench into “conventional” thinking. Logic doesn’t always explain the facts, even if the facts “should” be defined “logically”.

Let’s hope there is still one who is willing to do so with Geno Smith._________________IMO - In My Opinion
opinion: a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

"There always can be a quarterback," he said. "We're gonna take the best player. I stand by that. And what I use as an example is that we were lucky enough to get Aaron Rodgers (in Green Bay). We were questioned about that, but we stood patiently for three years with him. We can stand patiently another three if we have to. At the end of the day, you want to do what's best for your organization, present and future. And if it happens to be the quarterback, we'll take the quarterback."

post is on arrowhead pride, this was our GM speaking. Geno could still happen._________________

"There always can be a quarterback," he said. "We're gonna take the best player. I stand by that. And what I use as an example is that we were lucky enough to get Aaron Rodgers (in Green Bay). We were questioned about that, but we stood patiently for three years with him. We can stand patiently another three if we have to. At the end of the day, you want to do what's best for your organization, present and future. And if it happens to be the quarterback, we'll take the quarterback."

post is on arrowhead pride, this was our GM speaking. Geno could still happen.

With the new CBA and more importantly the new rookie salary slotting/contract parameters it would hard to justify sitting Geno Smith and then be required to either let his rookie deal void or pay him the equivalent of the top X number of quarterbacks in the league (not sure if it is the top 10 quarterbacks or not - KC Guy would know)._________________

"There always can be a quarterback," he said. "We're gonna take the best player. I stand by that. And what I use as an example is that we were lucky enough to get Aaron Rodgers (in Green Bay). We were questioned about that, but we stood patiently for three years with him. We can stand patiently another three if we have to. At the end of the day, you want to do what's best for your organization, present and future. And if it happens to be the quarterback, we'll take the quarterback."

post is on arrowhead pride, this was our GM speaking. Geno could still happen.

With the new CBA and more importantly the new rookie salary slotting/contract parameters it would hard to justify sitting Geno Smith and then be required to either let his rookie deal void or pay him the equivalent of the top X number of quarterbacks in the league (not sure if it is the top 10 quarterbacks or not - KC Guy would know).

With the rookie wage scale we can sign Geno to a 5 year deal. Say we start Alex Smith for 2 years and let Geno start in year 3, he would have 3 years to show he deserves a bigger 2nd contract. The new rookie deal actually makes it easier to sit 1st round QBs because the money isn't tied up with them._________________.
What I would have done.
1) Fisher, 3a) Keenan Allen, 3b) Shamarko Thomas, 4) Nico Johnson, 5) Stepfan Taylor, 6a) Nick Kasa, 6b) Taylor Bray, 7) Joe Kruger

If we trade down and get an extra 2nd rounder, and Geno falls to the bottom of the 1st, I'd jump all over trading up for him._________________Sigbet with El Ramster; OKC wins title = I win. IND wins title = he wins.

I’ve waffled so much on this subject, I should change my ID from Mongo to Eggo. I’ve allowed myself to commit the cardinal sin – believing anything any team says. My hope for a trade down has been rekindled._________________IMO - In My Opinion
opinion: a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

I’ve waffled so much on this subject, I should change my ID from Mongo to Eggo. I’ve allowed myself to commit the cardinal sin – believing anything any team says. My hope for a trade down has been rekindled.